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Sunrise and sunset in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 8:05 AM–8:51 AM and 6:06 PM–6:53 PM
Times are local time in Rotterdam. Current time in Rotterdam →
Sunrise and sunset in Rotterdam through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 39m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:07 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 44m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 39m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:02 AM | 4:53 PM | 8h 51m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:28 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 8m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:44 AM | 4:32 PM | 7h 48m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:51 AM | 4:42 PM | 7h 51m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 8h 16m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:23 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 6m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:59 AM | 5:55 PM | 9h 56m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 51m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 47m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 8:15 PM | 12h 56m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 51m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 9:06 PM | 14h 51m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 9:28 PM | 15h 38m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:30 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 22m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 10:04 PM | 16h 41m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 10:06 PM | 16h 39m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 9:57 PM | 16h 16m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 9:34 PM | 15h 30m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 42m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 38m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 44m |
Calculated for 51.92°N, 4.48°E, including daylight saving time where Rotterdam uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Rotterdam this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 43m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 45m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:23 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 10:07 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Rotterdam today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 8:05 AM and sets at 6:53 PM in Rotterdam, giving 10 hours 48 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Rotterdam?
The longest day in Rotterdam in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rotterdam?
The shortest day in Rotterdam in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Rotterdam?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:23 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 10:07 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Rotterdam?
Today, golden hour in Rotterdam is from sunrise (8:05 AM) to 8:51 AM in the morning, and from 6:06 PM to sunset (6:53 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.